Living - Nov. 5, 2009
Butter that isn't butter
Prompted by co-workers hoping to try something sweet, I made an apple pumpkin butter the other night and am pleasantly surprised to report the result was delicious without any arduous milking or churning.
Tags: pumpkin apple butter, apple butter, fruit butters, pumpkin, fall season, baking, cooking, canning, preserves

Bars & Clubs - Nov. 2, 2009
Ferocious fall cocktails
In the final hours of autumn, take a moment to enjoy cocktails infused with flavors of apple, pumpkin, cinnamon and clove.
Tags: fall cocktails, autumn, cranberry, cinnamon, cloves, pumpkin, fall drinks

Bars & Clubs - Nov. 7, 2008
When the temp dives, cuddle up with winter-y drinks
The snowflakes have already started to drop and if the troubled economy isn't giving you a hankering for something warm, comforting and delicious, the weather soon will. You've likely already had the hot toddy and spiked your coffee with whiskey, but here are a few new drink ideas for Thanksgiving ... or any other night you might want a warm pick-me-up. Just be sure to stock up on cinnamon sticks.
Tags: winter cocktails, fall cocktails, warm drinks, hot toddy, hot buttered rum, pumpkin, thanksgiving

Dining - Oct. 31, 2008
Daily dish: Sweet and spicy seeds
Roasting pumpkin seeds is an age-old tradition. While my mom just sprinkled them with salt and pepper, try this recipe for a sweet and spicy something extra.
Tags: pumpkin seeds, sweet and spicy, halloween pumpkin, pumpkin

Dining - Oct. 24, 2008
Daily dish: spiced pumpkin cookies
In keeping with the seasonal spirit, these pumpkin based cookies are the perfect snack to munch on while enjoying the crisp fall weather.
Tags: pumpkin spice cookies, pumpkin, daily dish